Approaching Broker as New Agent

[Lee S.]

I'm taking the classes to get my California RE license right now, I Should have those done in about 5 weeks then take state test.  I heard there is a 6 week backlog on taking the state test right now, not so happy about that.  

I could use some opinions on how I can approach the brokers in town to let me hang my license with them? I'm only getting my license for investing purposes, access to MLS but also to make sure I'm not running into legal issues. I don't want to be a buyers agent unless it's someone I know, but I figure I'll list my own properties and save a few bucks.

How do I make this relationship beneficial to the broker?  I do not want my investing controlled by them in any way.  I do think that I could come up with 10-20 listings a year based on the marketing I plan to do.  I already did one round of Direct Mail and felt I had to pass up 3-5 deals (listings, lease options) because I was not an Agent so I decided to put that on hold and get my license quick then restart the campaign.  I could keep going but I feel like i'm throwing money away and stopping also allows me to focus on getting the license quickly.  

[David Hunter]

You don't have to go with the first broker you talk to.

Heck, talk to them all!  Tell them your plans and see how the react.  See what they can offer you.  A broker's job is to recruit as many agents as possible.